PulseTech 777P-PT User manual

777P-PT
Battery Charging/Starting System Analyzer with Printer
For testing 6- and 12-volt batteries and
12- and 24-volt charging systems

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Test Procedures / Operating Instruction
IMPORTANT:
1. For testing 6 and 12 volt batteries, and for testing 12 and 24 volt charging systems.
2. Suggested operation range 32°F (0°C) to 122°F (50°C) in ambient temperature.
WARNING:
1. Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive
gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance, if you
have any doubt, that each time before using your tester, you read these instructions very
carefully.
2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the
battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicin-
ity of the battery. Observe cautionary markings on these items.
3. Do not expose the tester to rain or snow.
Personal Safety Precautions：
1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when
you work near a lead acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing
or eyes.
3. Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least ten minutes and
get medical attention immediately.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It could spark
or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when
working with a lead acid battery. It can produce a short circuit current high enough to
weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn.
Preparing To Test
1. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being tested.
2. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.

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3. Inspect the battery for cracked or broken case or cover. If battery is damaged, do not
use tester.
4. If the battery is not sealed maintenance free, add distilled water in each cell until battery
acid reaches level specified by the manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from
cells. Do not overfill.
5. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to test, always remove ground terminal from
battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off to ensure you do not cause
any arcing.
Operation & Use
BATTERY TEST
1. Before you test a battery in a vehicle, turn off the ignition, all accessories and loads.
Close all the vehicle doors and the trunk lid.
2. Make sure you have put 4pcs 1.5V batteries into the battery chamber. Oxyride batteries
are not recommended because of the initial 1.7 Volt output. If the 1.5V battery runs out
of power, screen will show “POWER LOW”. Replace those 4pcs 1.5V batteries before
starting the test.
Note that nothing will be seen on the display until tester is connected to a vehicle battery.
3. Make sure the battery terminals are clean. Wire brush them if necessary. Clamp the
black load lead to the vehicle negative battery terminal. Clamp the red load lead to the
vehicle positive battery terminal. Please clamp on the lead part of the terminal only.
Clamping on the iron part of the terminal will lead to wrong test results.
4. Paper load: Open the clear cover. Insert paper to the paper feeding for auto running the
paper into printer
5. You will view the following screens
SYSTEM
ANALYZER
BATTERY
TEST ◄►
××.×× V
Press ◄/ ►to select language or
system test.
Press «ENTER» to do battery test.
SYSTEM
TEST ◄►
××.×× V
Press ◄/ ►to select battery test
or language
Press «ENTER» to do system test.
LANGUAGE ◄►
SELECT
Press ◄/ ►to select battery test
or system test.
Press «ENTER» to set language.
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LANGUAGE ◄►
ENGLISH
Press ◄/ ►to select language.
( English, French, German, Span-
ish, Italian, Portuguese, Japa-
nese, Dutch & Chinese.)
Press «ENTER» to confirm choice
& go back to battery test.
2006/11/25 ◄►
(Time Setting)
Press «ENTER» to confirm Time
Setting
Press ◄/ ►to adjust “Year”.
Press «ENTER» to finish “Year”
setting & enter “Month” setting.
Follow previous step to finish
“Day,” “Hour”& “Minute” setting.
After finishing “Minute” setting,
press «ENTER» to battery test
BRIGHTNESS
◄ADJUST ►
Press ◄/ ► to adjust the bright-
ness of the display.
TEST COUNTER
BATTERY/SYSTEM
TEST DISPLAY
Press “Enter” to confirm bright-
ness & go back to battery test.
Press «ENTER» to see how many
times you tested in battery/sys-
tem test.
6. Press the ◄►key to select battery test.
Press «ENTER» button.
7. Press the ◄►key to select the battery type:
VRLA/GEL/AGM/SLA or STANDARD SLI.
Press «ENTER» to confirm choice.
8. Press the ◄►key to select the battery rating:
SAE, EN, IEC, DIN or JIS
Press «ENTER» to confirm choice.
9. Press the ◄►key to input the battery capacity of SAE
 •SAE:40~2000
 •EN:40~2100 •DIN:25~1300
 •IEC:30~1500 •JIS:ByBatteryTypeNo.
Press «ENTER» to begin the test.
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BATTERY TYPE ◄►
VRLA/GEL/AGM /SLA
SELECT RATING ◄►
SAE
SET CAPACITY ◄►
xxxx SAE

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10. Test the battery for few seconds.
11. Press the ◄►key to select battery fully
charged or not if tester asks.
Press «ENTER» to confirm choice.
12. When the test is completed, the display shows the actual volts and the actual SAE or
%. {Press the ◄► key to select: SOH (STATE OF HEALTH) or SOC (STATE OF CHARGE)}.
One of six results will be displayed:
GOOD & PASS :
The battery is good & capable of holding a charge.
GOOD & RECHARGE :
The battery is good but needs to be recharged.
RECHARGE & RETEST :
Battery is discharged, the battery condition cannot be
determined until it is fully charged. Recharge & retest
the battery.
BAD & REPLACE :
The battery will not hold a charge. It should be replaced
immediately.
BAD CELL & REPLACE :
The battery has at least one cell short circuit. It should
be replaced immediately.
LOAD ERROR :
The tested battery is bigger than 2000SAE or 200AH.
Or the clamps are not connected properly. Please fully
charge the battery and retest after excluding both
previous reasons. If reading is the same, the battery
should be replaced immediately.
13. Press «ENTER» to get TEST CODE for record.
14. Press the ◄►key to select result printing: YES or NO.
Press «ENTER» to confirm your choice.
Note: Printer will not function when testing 24 Volt batteries system test.
TESTING
IS BATTERY ◄►
CHARGED? YES
GOOD & PASS
xx.xxV xxxxSAE
GOOD & RECHARGE
xx.xxV xxxxSAE
RECHARGE & RETEST
xx.xxV xxxxSAE
BAD & REPLACE
xx.xxV xxxxSAE
BAD CELL & REPLACE
xx.xxV xxxxSAE
LOAD ERROR
CODE
xxxxxxxxxxx
PRINT RESULT?
NO

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15. Press «ENTER» return to step 5 or remove the test clamps from the battery posts after
completion of testing batteries to end test.
SYSTEM TEST
1. Press «ENTER» button, you will view the
following screen:
2. Turn off all vehicle accessory loads such as
light, air conditioning, radio, etc. Before
start the engine.
3. When the engine is started, one of the three
results will be displayed along with the actual
reading measured.
CRANKING VOLTS NORMAL
The system is showing normal draw. Press
ENTER» to perform the charging system test.
CRANKING VOLTS LOW
The cranking voltage is below normal limits,
troubleshoot the starter with manufacturers
recommended procedure.
CRANKING VOLTS NO DETECTED
The cranking voltage is not detected.
4. If the cranking voltage is normal, press
«ENTER» to begin charging system test.
5. Press the «ENTER» key, you will view the
following screen.
6. Press the «ENTER» key, one of the three results will be
displayed along with the actual reading measured.
LOW CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TEST AT IDLE
The alternator is not providing sufficient current to the
battery. Check the belts to ensure the alternator is rotating with engine running. If the
belts are slipping or broken, replace the belts and retest. Check the connections from
the alternator to the battery. If the connection is loose or heavily corroded, clean or
replace the cable and retest. If the belts and connections are in good condition, replace
the alternator.
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL WHEN TEST AT IDLE
The system is showing normal output from the alternator. No problem is detected.
SYSTEM TEST
xx.xxV
TURN OFF LOADS
START ENGINE
CRANKING VOLTS
xx.xxV NORMAL
CRANKING VOLTS
xx.xxV LOW
CRANKING VOLTS
NOT DETECTED
PRESS ENTER FOR
CHARGING TEST
MAKE SURE ALL
LOADS ARE OFF
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
xx.xxV LOW
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
xx.xxV NORMAL

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HIGH CHARGING VOLTS WHEN TEST AT IDLE
The voltage output from the alternator to the battery ex-
ceeds the normal limits of a functioning regulator. Check
to ensure there is no loose connection and the ground connection is normal. If there is
no connection issue, replace the regulator. Since most alternators have the regulator
built-in, this will require you to replace the alternator. The normal high limit of a typical
automotive regulator is 14.7 volts +/- 0.05. Check manufacturer specifications for the
correct limit, as it will vary by vehicle type and manufacturer.
7. Following the charging system at idle, press «ENTER» for
the charging system with accessory loads. Turn on the
blower to high (heat), high beam headlights, and rear de-
fogger. Do not use cyclical loads such as air conditioning or windshield wipers.
8. When testing older model diesel engines, the users need
to run up the engine to 2500 rpm for 15 seconds. You will
view the screen as follows:
9. Press «ENTER» to look for the amount of ripple from the charging system to the battery.
One of two testing results will be displayed along with the actual testing measured.
RIPPLE DETECTED NORMAL
Diodes function well in the alternator / stator.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED
One or more diodes in the alternator are not functioning
or there is stator damage. Check to ensure the alternator
mounting is sturdy and that the belts are in good shape
and functioning properly. If the mounting and belts are good, replace the alternator.
10. Press the «ENTER» key to continue the charging system with accessory loads. One of
the three results will be displayed along with the actual testing measured.
CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH WHEN TEST WITH ACCESSORY LOADS
The voltage output from the alternator to the battery ex-
ceeds the normal limits of a functioning regulator. Check
to ensure there are no loose connections and that the
ground connection is normal. If there are no connection
issues, replace the regulator. Since most alternators have the regulator built-in, this will
require you to replace the alternator.
ALT. IDLE VOLTS
xx.xxV HIGH
TURN ON LOADS'
AND PRESS ENTER
RUN ENGINE UP TO
2500 RPM 15 SEC
RIPPLE DETECTED
xx.xxV NORMAL
NO RIPPLE DETECTED
RIPPLE DETECTED
xx.xxV HIGH
ALT. LOAD VOLTS
xx.xxV HIGH
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CHARGING SYSTEM LOW WHEN TEST WITH ACCESSORY LOADS
The alternator is not providing sufficient current for the
system’s electrical loads and the charging current for the
battery. Check the belts to ensure the alternator is rotat-
ing with the engine running. If the belts are slipping or broken, replace the belts and
retest. Check the connections from the alternator to the battery. If the connection is
loose or heavily corroded, clean or replace the cable and retest. If the belts and con-
nections are in good working condition, replace the alternator.
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL WHEN TEST WITH ACCESSORY LOADS
The system is showing normal output from the alternator.
No problem detected.
11. Press «ENTER» when charging system test is completed finish. Turn all accessory loads
and engine off. Press «ENTER» to return to step 1 or remove the test clamps from the
battery posts after completion of testing to end test.
INSERTION OR REPLACEMENT OF OUTPUT LEAD
1. Remove the cover in the backside bottom of the battery tester.
2. Insert the connectors of the new lead to the corresponding same color sockets. (Yellow
Connector to Yellow Socket; Red Connector to Red Socket; Black Connector to Black
Socket; White Connector to White Socket;)
GLOSSARY
What is a GEL battery?
A gel battery is a lead-acid electric storage battery that:
•issealedusingspecialpressurevalvesandshouldneverbeopened.
•iscompletelymaintenance-free.*
•usesthixotropicgelledelectrolyte.
•usesarecombinationreactiontopreventtheescapeofhydrogenandoxygengases
normally lost in a flooded lead-acid battery (particularly in deep cycle applications).
ALT. LOAD VOLTS
xx.xxV LOW
ALT. LOAD VOLTS
xx.xxV NORMAL

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•isnon-spillable,andthereforecanbeoperatedinvirtuallyanyposition.However,up-
side-down installation is not recommended.
•connectionsmustberetorquedandthebatteriesshouldbecleanedperiodically.
What is an AGM battery?
An AGM battery is a lead-acid electric storage battery that:
•issealedusingspecialpressurevalvesandshouldneverbeopened.
•iscompletelymaintenance-free.*
•hasallofitselectrolyteabsorbedinseparatorsconsistingofasponge-likemassof
matted glass fibers.
•usesarecombinationreactiontopreventtheescapeofhydrogenandoxygengases
normally lost in a flooded lead-acid battery (particularly in deep cycle applications).
•isnon-spillable,andthereforecanbeoperatedinvirtuallyanyposition.However,up-
side-down installation is not recommended.
•connectionsmustberetorquedandthebatteriesshouldbecleanedperiodically.
What is a VRLA battery?
Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery – This type of battery is sealed Maintenance Free with
a “Bunce” Valve or Valves in the top of them that opens when a preset pressure is realized
inside the battery and let’s the excess gas pressure out. Then the valve resets itself.
What is a SLI battery?
These initials stand for Starting, Lighting and Ignition, which are the three basic functions
which a battery has to perform on all normal vehicles. Batteries given this description will
have been specifically designed for service on cars and trucks within a voltage controlled
electrical system. Those SLI batteries which are intended for heavy haulage vehicles fit-
ted with large diesel motors may often be called COMMERCIAL batteries. They have to be
much more powerful and more robust than batteries intended for cars.
What is STATE OF HEALTH?
It means how much battery capacity is left (%) comparing with the marked original battery
capacity.
What is STATE OF CHARGE?
It means how many percent of the battery is actually charged.
What is CCA (COLD CRANKING AMPS)?
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continuously without the terminal voltage falling below 1.2volts per cell, after it has been
cooled to 0OF and held at that temperature. This rating reflects the ability of the battery to
deliver engine starting currents under winter conditions.
What is AMPERE-HOUR?
The unit of measurement of electrical capacity. A current of one ampere for one hour im-
plies the delivery or receipt of one ampere-hour of electricity. Current multiplied by time in
hours equals ampere-hours.
Terms And Conditions Of Warranty
Any battery tester defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced ac-
cording to published defective return test repair procedures. The existence of a defect shall
be determined by the seller in accordance with published procedures. The published test
procedures are available upon request.
This warranty does not cover any unit that has been damaged due to accident, abuse,
alternation, use for a purpose other than that for which it was intended, or failure to follow
operating instructions. This warranty is expressly limited to original retail buyers. This war-
ranty is not assignable or transferable. Proof of purchase is required for all alleged claims.
Warranty cannot be authorized without proof of purchase. Warranty claims must be sent
pre-paid with dated proof of purchase. Damage incurred during shipment is the respon-
sibility of the shipper (customer returning unit) If the returned unit qualifies for warranty,
the shipper will only incur shipping cost. The seller reserves the right to substitute or offer
alternative warranty options at its discretion.
The sole and exclusive remedy for any unit found to be defective is repair or replacement, at
the option of the seller. In no event shall the seller be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages (including lost profit) whether based on warranty,
contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
RETURN GOODS:
Pack with sufficient over-pack to prevent damage during shipment. Damage incurred dur-
ing return shipment is not covered under this warranty. Repair costs for such damages will
be charged back to shipper.
REMARK:
WHEN RETURNING GOODS, PLEASE SHOW “RETURN GOODS” ON ALL INVOICES & RE-
LATED SHIPPING DOCUMENTS TO PREVENT ANY EXTRA CHARGE.
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